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Head to head · 2026

Mode vs Vizly

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Mode

Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition

4.3Free

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Vizly

Auto-deletes your data within the hour, built with academics in mind

4.0Free

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Mode does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Mode

    4.3 against 4.0

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Data and Analytics tools

Side by side

Compared onModeVizly
Our rating4.3Better4.0
Starts atFreeFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryData and AnalyticsData and Analytics
PlansFreeFree
Key features
  • SQL and Python notebooks for code-first analysis
  • Acquired by ThoughtSpot in 2023 for $200 million
  • Now a wholly owned ThoughtSpot subsidiary
  • Combined with ThoughtSpot's natural-language exploration capabilities
  • Free tier for individual use
  • Choice of Python or R code generation
  • SPSS file support alongside CSV, Excel, and JSON
  • Encrypted sandbox with automatic deletion after one hour
  • 25% academic discount for students and researchers
  • Free tier for standard use
Pros
  • Long-established, proven code-first analyst workflow
  • Now backed by ThoughtSpot's broader platform and resources
  • Free tier available for individual use
  • R output option suits academic and statistical workflows specifically
  • Automatic data deletion limits how long sensitive data persists
  • SPSS support fits social-science and academic research directly
Cons
  • No longer an independent company, product direction now follows ThoughtSpot's roadmap
  • Team-scale features require a paid plan
  • Overlaps with ThoughtSpot's own platform, worth comparing both directly
  • One-hour auto-deletion means re-uploading for any follow-up work later
  • Newer company with a shorter track record than established competitors
  • R support matters less for users working exclusively in Python or SQL
CompanyMode Analytics, founded 2013Vizly, founded 2023

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Mode better than Vizly?

In our reviews Mode scores 4.3 and Vizly scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Mode: Now a ThoughtSpot subsidiary, following a 2023 acquisition. Vizly: Auto-deletes your data within the hour, built with academics in mind.

Which is cheaper, Mode or Vizly?

Mode: free. Vizly: free.

Do Mode and Vizly have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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